Lessons I Learned About Creating Change
Throughout my life, whenever someone asked me what I wanted to do in the future, my answer was always the same: I wanted to create change. I would always hear stories of other youth my age setting out and using their own talents to better their communities and help others. Youth just like me were [&
A Sister, a Brother, and an Origami Crane
A sister learns a valuable lesson in never taking her life or her family's lives for granted when her brother is hospitalized.
The Day I Had to Leave
A poignant story of immigration and perserverence about the journey from Iraq to Canada, and how self-belief and faith paved the way.
Would you do it Again, but Better?
Time never waits for us, it keeps moving along despite life or death. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, all these days begin to blend and eventually morph into years. It all happens in the blink of an eye. In the book Again, but Better, Christine Riccio beautifully depicts that just b
How To Handle Change
Change helps us grow and become who we are today; however, sometimes changes can result in a trip down the wrong path.
The Journey of A Happy Boy
Dawei has gone back and forth between China and Canada. He shares the challenges and his experience in his schooling.
My Acne Story
“You used to have beautiful skin.” I was used to hearing these words; regardless, they were a reminder of the person I used to be. Since I was thirteen, I’ve had acne. My mom said it was genetics because she still struggled with it, too. It started out on my forehead, but it was nothing [&
To Be Able To Find Comfort in Your Journey
Sabekun discusses her ups and downs while embracing and making the most of her high school journey.
Life as a Newcomer in Canada
Ana has only been in the country for four months. She shares some of her life lessons as a teenager in a new country.
Why a Gap Year May Not Be for You: Advice on Making Big Decisions
Approaching the end of a long educational journey and deciding which direction to move in can be an overwhelming moment for many of us. Upon graduating high school, we have a real choice about what the next year of our lives is going to look like for the first time. Will we continue studying? If [&h